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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During +c!v%
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their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at [=imF^=3Vb
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, G$&SlJZEk
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, [" VUSa
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and T7_i: HU%
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, 6jT+k
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much of which is said to be based on science. H$Om{r1j
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become 9B gR@b
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well IF-g %
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for ^\:"o
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, |9c J O@
tools, echoes, and rainbows. fH[Yc>(oj
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It YD1
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can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide (F9U`1~4
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the To v !X8p
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, k4Ed 7T-
language arts, music, or art! DY| s |:d
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific vqDd][ n
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and 2 )o T\m
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh Jb+cC )(
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions ` rEu8u
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against CsfGjqpf
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this RQ}0f5~t
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with &|cg`m
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, >p"ytRu^
is needed. (293 words) V?x&.C2Z
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them M'gw-^(
will _____. -L=aZPW`M
A. work in scientific research institutions i}d^a 28
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters {*!L[)
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D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration |T!ivd1G
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. h0i/ v
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy @K{1O| V
subject for them to learn &z'N Q !uV
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar <UI^~Azc#
with the process and spirit of science PHZ+u@AA6@
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. %+BiN)R*x
A. practicing communication skills ,mkXU W
B. studying geography ddR*&.Y!a
C. taking art courses Q)`3&b
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. W@"s~I6
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others 5%` fh%
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty {w/{)B nPG
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments =rH '
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D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the k
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passage the writer seems to ______. #Tm^$\*h\]
A. prove that science is a successful course in school v@_^h}h/,=
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school L$T23*9XY
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict 1a _R 8 j
that children who learn science will be good scientists p]z< 43O$
36-40 B A D D C
